All articles by Swagath Bandhakavi

Swagath Bandhakavi

Google expands quantum computing with neutral atom programme

The tech giant expands into neutral atom quantum computing while projecting commercial superconducting quantum computers by 2030.

IBM completes $11bn Confluent acquisition

IBM will integrate Confluent’s real-time data streaming into its software portfolio to support AI and automation across hybrid environments.

Nvidia backs Nebius with $2bn for AI cloud buildout

Nvidia and Nebius will collaborate to develop and scale next-generation hyperscale AI cloud services for startups and enterprises.

Oracle Q3 FY26 net income rises 27% as cloud revenue accelerates

The company’s revenue for the quarter to 28 February 2026 rose 22% to $17.2bn, or 18% in constant currency.

Microsoft and Anthropic partner to advance Copilot AI agents

Microsoft 365 Copilot now features Anthropic’s Claude agent technology, the first direct integration of this model into the platform.

Keysight and Qualcomm partner on RF digital twins for 6G and AI-RAN

The collaboration enables manufacturers to better predict and optimise massive MIMO performance before live deployment in next-gen networks.

Nvidia invests $2bn each in Lumentum and Coherent for AI optics R&D

The investment will help both companies grow their US manufacturing and drive innovation in key components for AI data centres.

SambaNova introduces SN50 chip, secures $350m for expansion

The chip targets production environments that demand high throughput, low latency, and efficient resource utilisation.

IQM Quantum Computers to go public via $1.8bn SPAC deal

IQM will become the first European quantum computing company to go public with a pre-money equity valuation of $1.8bn.

Hexaware introduces Replit to its RapidX platform

The partnership will enable enterprise teams to accelerate the transition from prototyping to deploying production-grade applications.